Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
subserrulata
ID:
232394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 6: 366 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231725



Common Names

  • Mabea Subserrulata
  • Subserrulata Mabea
  • Subserrulata Tree


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Description

Mabea subserrulata (also called Subserrate Mabea, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a single, bell-shaped, white flower. It is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mabea subserrulata is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mabea subserrulata are yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mabea subserrulata can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. For division, carefully remove the plant from the pot and divide the rootball into two or more sections, each with a good root system. Replant each section in a new pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem of the plant and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Mabea subserrulata

Mabea subserrulata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Mabea subserrulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mabea subserrulata?

Mabea subserrulata

What is the common name of Mabea subserrulata?

Unknown

What type of plant is Mabea subserrulata?

Shrub

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116227: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.